I was one of those lucky people who always knew what they wanted to be when they grew up. I graduated from the University of Delaware in 1984 and the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1985. I've been practicing Interior Design ever since! I took the NCIDQ test as soon as I was eligible for it, and passed on the first try. After working for large firms in Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA, I established my own firm in 1994. I moved to Virginia in 1997 when I married my husband. I'm a registered designer in the state of Georgia, so I'm required to complete continuing education credits on a regular basis. I'm lucky to make a career doing something that I love, and I love touching people's lives through my work.

My approach to design is all about giving my clients what THEY want. The style I suggest for my clients is based on their lifestyle, their needs, their taste. I love to help people create an interior that really works for them and that they love. Sometimes it's hard for clients to define what they want- part of my job is to help them on that journey of self discovery. We always have fun in the process! I love to incorporate special elements that my clients have loved and collected over the years. If you select only items that you love for your home, they will all work together! I enjoy helping clients from the ground up, when they are building a new home, so that all of the elements of the space work together.
In addition to my residential work, I also specialize in clubhouses for golf courses and clubhouse facilities of all kinds. Unfortunately, it has not helped my golf game!

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I typically offer a free 30 minute "get to know you" consultation where the client and I can see if we are a good match. If we decide to work together, I charge on an hourly basis. I also offer discounts of up to 20% off the retail cost on the items that my clients purchase through my company, however, I am open to their purchasing items on their own if they prefer. Most clients feel that they have prevented many costly mistakes by working with a designer, especially if they are building a new home and have to make all the selections which can be quite overwhelming. My only limit on projects is based on travel time- due to the traffic situation in Northern VA, I must restrict my work to areas that are relatively close by, which means I can't work in MD or DC.

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